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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 24, 2024 2 There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by D. Miller, seconded by T. Miller, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. Mayor Fischer noted that this is the 3rd Addition, so the Council is familiar with this development. He commented that it is nice to see it all come together. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-1-8 – APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT 3RD ADDITION FOR PIONEER COMMONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE 3RD ADDITION MAY NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE BP OIL CROSSING IS RESOLVED BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR PERMIT WITH BP OIL. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. VARIANCE AMENDMENT FOR SIGNAGE AT CARIBOU COFFEE AT 3354 RICE STREET The Community Development Director provided background information on the request from Caribou Coffee located at 3354 Rice Street. She stated that a variance was issued in 2019 to allow additional signage because of the on-going construction of the roundabouts and Interstate 694. She stated that the second sign was intended to sunset in 2021, noting delays in bringing this forward because of COVID and relaxing of City regulations for businesses. She stated that this is coming forward now to resolve the issue. She provided more input from the applicant on the impact of COVID and the triple roundabouts to the business and stated that at the January 11 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended to permanently allow the use of the second monument sign with the condition that the property foregoes any additional signage square footage requests. She reviewed the variance findings and asked that the Council hold the public hearing and consider the request. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by T. Miller, seconded by D. Miller, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. D. Miller asked and received confirmation that the applicant would typically be allowed 435 square feet of signage between monument and building signage. He noted that with the current signage, there would only be 35 square feet left available and therefore that condition would seem unnecessary. He agreed that the sign is helpful in wayfinding. Mayor Fischer asked if the signage square footage would include directional signage. The Community Development Director confirmed that the square footage would include all types of signage. D. Miller asked if temporary signage is handled differently. The Community Development Director confirmed that there is a temporary sign permit that would allow for temporary signage up to four times per year in addition to what is allowed under the zoning ordinance.